The Patient mentors Project, provides support and assistance in the development of user lead self-management programs for people experiencing chronic illnesses, such as coronary heart disease, asthma, arthritis, diabetes etc.

The project, which is free to its users, is aimed at helping to develop coping skills for people with common issues such as pain and stress as well as addressing the negative knock on effect that chronic health can have upon income, employment and social connection.

The project includes the development of a network of local sufferers from chronic illnesses, able to act as skilled self-management tutors/mentors in relation to issues commonly faced by people with chronic illnesses.

These tutor/mentors run self-management programs for other local people with chronic conditions enabling them to develop knowledge, skills and support in the management of their own conditions.

For more information on the project contact,
Nayla Malik, Rochdale Primary Care Trust on:
01706 652873